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Hunter, Beverly; And Others – 1975
Intended as a review of the state of the art and future trends of computer-based learning materials (CBLM), this document has been written for use by individuals of various constituencies including institutional users, CBLM planners, and state and federal level administrators. Among the major themes concerning CBLM are: (1) its diversity and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Cost Effectiveness
Pincus, John; Pascal, Anthony H. – 1977
Research projects are reviewed which are representative of the Rand Corporation's education work as it affects policy, management, and research methods. Significant characteristics or results of the projects and studies are briefly described under general categories of education studies and human resources research. Education studies are grouped…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Policy, Educational Principles, Educational Research
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Vantine, Larry – 1976
Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, anthropological and historical, this curriculum guide provides activities and instructional objectives which are "value-oriented". Emphasis is on Indian values, their cultural relativity, and their comparison with Euro-American concepts. An inventory of the values held by both groups allows the student to…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Cross Cultural Studies
Chenault, JoAnn; Mermis, William L. – 1976
Commissioned by the Office of Career Education (OCE), this monograph provides a perspective from which the OCE could (1) examine the human services education model implemented by the authors, and (2) consider its possible usefulness in OCE's future planning and development. The focus is on the potential alliance of career education and human…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Career Education, Concept Formation, Cooperative Planning
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. – 2003
The General Accounting Office (GAO) studied selected nations' policies to increase the number of older workers participating in the labor force. The main data collection activities were as follows: (1) an analysis of population and labor force data from eight high-income Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development member nations; (2) an…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Case Studies, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis
Irish National Association of Adult Education, Dublin. – 2002
In January 2002, Ireland's minister of state announced the establishment of the National Adult Learning Council to take effect in March 2002. One of the council's priorities will be to establish local adult learning boards (LALBs) to oversee development and delivery of adult education. An Irish government white paper recommended that LALBs'…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Advisory Committees
Bottoms, Gene – 2002
Since 1987, more than 1,100 high schools in 35 states have adopted the High Schools That Work (HSTW) improvement design. The effectiveness of selected school and classroom practices included in the HSTW design was analyzed to identify implications for federal policy, the conditions that improve students' chances for success, and practices that…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Classroom Techniques, Education Work Relationship
Lindell, Mats; Abrahamsson, Kenneth – 2002
In Sweden, initial vocational education (IVT) is financed by public money and is designed to provide basic skills and general qualifications to perform certain functions in an occupation. Continuing vocational training (CVT) is provided primarily by public school institutions, private enterprises, and training companies, trade unions, and employer…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Delivery Systems, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change
Public Health Foundation, Washington, DC. – 2001
This guide was developed to assist states in addressing the national workforce development objectives for the health professions and for employees of public health agencies in order to achieve the National Healthy People 2010 workforce objectives. The guide is organized in four sections. The opening section is a "how to" resource for…
Descriptors: Adults, Competence, Futures (of Society), Government Role
Alamprese, Judith A.; Stickney, Eric M. – 1999
Project Educational Quality in Adult Literacy (EQuAL) was initiated to improve the quality of adult basic and literacy education (ABLE) services provided to adult learners in Pennsylvania. Project EQuAL's objectives were as follows: (1) set performance standards to facilitate delivery of quality ABLE programs to adult learners; (2) institute a…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Coordination
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 2001
This Congressional report contains the remarks made at a special meeting of the United States Committee on Aging to celebrate senior citizen's service to their community and examine policies regarding federally funded senior service programs. The following are among the programs, agencies, and organizations represented: Senior Companion Program;…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Services, Financial Support, Government Role
Nilsen, Sigurd R. – 2002
The General Accounting Office (GAO) reviewed the state and local coordination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) services for TANF clients. Data were gathered though the following activities: (1) analysis of surveys of WIA officials in all 50 states that were conducted in 2001 and 2000; (2) visits…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Comparative Analysis, Coordination, Delivery Systems
Goodale, Thomas G. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1992
The guide presents facts and issues concerning drug and alcohol abuse so that college and university administration and governing boards can make informed decisions about programs, policy, and procedures to minimize their occurrence on campus. Chapter 1 examines issues related to substance abuse on campus: risk factors in the campus community; the…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Agency Role, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education
Klein, Christa R. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1991
This paper addresses issues unique to theological schools, which face challenges associated with changes in the composition of student bodies, faculties, and boards; increased pressures on administrators; and reduced funding. The discussion is organized around five major issues: (1) distinguishing features of theological schools, which…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Church Related Colleges, Clergy, Educational Assessment
Warmerdam, John; van den Tillaart, Harry – 1997
The opportunities and limitations of a sectoral approach to training research and policy were examined through the commissioning and analysis of reports on trends and issues in five European countries: Belgium; France; Germany; Greece; and the Netherlands. Special attention was paid to the opportunities of sectoral initiatives for small and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Delivery Systems, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs
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